Production Supervisor- 1st shift Thigh Debone

Shenandoah Valley Organic, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off and sick leave

401(k) plan with company match

HSA and FSA

Job summary

Farmer Focus seeks a Production Supervisor for the Liberty Facility to lead our thigh debone line on-site. You will ensure a safe, efficient operation, train and mentor staff, and uphold GMP/HACCP standards while coordinating with maintenance and other departments.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, strong production performance, and a positive team culture. Experience managing ~40 team members and adherence to safety regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of proven supervisory experience in production or related operations.
• Strong focus on quality and adherence to GMP/HACCP requirements.
• Ability to mentor and coach a diverse team to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production line operations for safe, efficient output.
• Coordinate line work to meet production orders with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure customer specifications are met.
• Report yields, efficiencies, and labor utilization to the Superintendent.
• Drive continuous improvement in materials, processes, and total quality management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Process optimization

Leadership

Team mentoring

GMP/HACCP compliance

Problem solving

Job description

Job Details Job Title: Production Supervisor Department: Thigh Debone Reports To: Dark Meat Superintendent FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Liberty Facility Work Arrangement: On-Site Shift / Schedule: 1st Shift Travel Requirements: N/A Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope The Supervisor is responsible for all activities involved in production line operations, ensuring a safe, well-organized, efficient operation with minimal downtime. This role supports Farmer Focus by strictly adhering to company standards and procedures, customer specifications, quality standards, GMP requirements, and the department HACCP Plan. The Supervisor assigns, trains, mentors, and monitors team members in accordance with company policies and government regulations while helping drive continuous improvement, strong production performance, and a positive team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production line operations to support safe, efficient, and well-organized production.
• Coordinate line work to meet production orders in collaboration with team members, leads, and other departments.
• Maintain quality standards for products and ensure customer specifications are met.
• Maintain department performance within established standards for efficient use of human resources, equipment, and materials.
• Maintain and report production-related information regarding yields, efficiencies, labor utilization, and other key performance measures to the Superintendent.
• Seek new opportunities for continuous improvement in materials, processes, lean manufacturing, and total quality management.
• Ensure production processes and products adhere to GMP standards, customer specifications, and the company’s HACCP Plan.
• Ensure HACCP recordkeeping and related documentation are completed and maintained accurately.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are appropriately maintained and operating continuously and efficiently by working with maintenance staff, outside vendors, the Maintenance Manager, and the Plant Manager as needed.
• Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with other management personnel and USDA representatives.
• Establish norms and standards for department performance.
• Stay current with developments in management practices, process optimization, and operational improvement.
• Mentor and motivate approximately 40 team members by providing training and development to support performance and personal growth.
• Communicate performance standards to team members.
• Recognize and reward individual and team accomplishments.
• Counsel and address performance concerns appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate standards and ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, GMPs, and HACCP procedures.
• Train team members on safety regulations and practices and enforce safety expectations.
• Manage staffing, line coverage, and attendance.
• Facilitate team meetings, including team member training.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is completed, maintained, and filed as required.
• Promote a positive work environment that supports safety, quality, productivity, accountability, and team engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 Additional Compensation: KPI-Based Incentive Program

Benefits

• Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth.
• Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave, semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match, HSA and FSA, education reimbursement opportunities, employee assistance programs (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs.
• All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time.

Qualifications

• Two years of proven supervisory experience in process optimization, operations, business management, production, or a related environment.
• Ability to recognize and respond to changes appropriately.
• Demonstrated positive attitude and uncompromising regard for quality.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with and guide others effectively.
• Ability to positively influence the attitude and performance of others.
• Ability to lead, train, coach, motivate, and monitor team members in a production environment.
• Ability to manage staffing, line coverage, attendance, documentation, and daily production needs.
• Ability to support food safety, quality, safety, GMP, and HACCP requirements.
• Ability to maintain production standards related to yields, efficiencies, labor utilization, and customer specifications.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment where priorities and production needs may change quickly.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience in poultry processing, food processing, manufacturing, production, or operations.
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.
• Experience supervising approximately 40 or more team members.
• Experience working with USDA representatives or supporting regulatory expectations in a production environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, total quality management, process optimization, or continuous improvement.
• Experience with HACCP, GMPs, quality standards, customer specifications, and production documentation.
• Commitment to being a champion for safety, quality, and GMP standards.

New team members must be able to pass a drug, alcohol, and background screening post‑offer and prior to the start of their employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel

Work is conducted primarily in a manufacturing and poultry production environment. This role requires access to production areas, production lines, team member work areas, and other operational spaces throughout the plant. The team member must be able to tolerate varying heat, wet, and chill conditions within the plant. Hearing and eye protective equipment are required in the production area. Hair and beard nets are required in the production area. Additional personal protective equipment may be required based on task, location, and safety requirements. This position may require standing for long periods, walking, bending, reaching, working near production equipment, accessing production lines, and supporting team members throughout the department. The role may also require working in a fast‑paced environment where production needs, staffing needs, and operational priorities can change quickly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.

About Farmer Focus

Farmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm‑level decision‑making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is grounded in servant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Our top priorities are people, safety, and quality. At Farmer Focus, our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.

EOE, including disability/vets Farmer Focus is a company dedicated to people, the farmers who grow for us and our team members who work in our state‑of‑the‑art facilities.Whether a general laborer on our breast debone line or an executive, we are committed to creating a workplace that values all our people and offers everyone a chance to grow and thrive.We operate from our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. We plan our work schedules to avoid most Saturday work.We do not run production on Sundays. Join us in our mission to protect generational family farms. We look forward to working with you!

Farmer Focus es una empresa dedicada a las personas, los granjeros que crían para nosotros y a los miembros del equipo que trabajan en nuestras instalaciones con tecnología de última generación. Ya sea usted un trabajador general de nuestra línea de pechuga o un ejecutivo, estamos comprometidos a crear un lugar de trabajo que valore a nuestra gente y ofrezca a todos la oportunidad de crecer y prosperar. Operamos en base a nuestros valores Farmer Focus CARES: Comunidad, Responsabilidad, Respeto, Excelencia y Mayordomía. Mayormente planificamos nuestros horarios evitando trabajar los sábados. No realizamos producción los domingos. Únase a nosotros en nuestra misión de proteger las granjas familiares generacionales. ¡Esperamos trabajar con usted!